Stained

Stained by Happiness Matthew follows Mystique, a college dropout caring for her sick uncle, whose life irrevocably changes after one night. Hesitant to visit a bar due to past trauma, she's persuaded by her best friend. There, a charismatic stranger intervenes, leading to a passionate encounter that leaves a lasting impression and results in her pregnancy. This encounter with a powerful CEO thrusts Mystique into a clandestine world of guns, power, and drugs, revealing the hidden life of the Mafia. Amidst this dangerous new reality, she tragically loses her unborn child. Mystique discovers she's no longer a normal girl but a player, or rather prey, in a complex game of lies, secrets, and manipulation, where love and power intertwine. Her pursuit of the life she desires with the man she loves comes at a great cost, but his return signals a new turn in her story. The novel questions who truly bears the stain in this high-stakes game.